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2024 Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) Teen Lead...
Hello Fontana Unified Families, We would like to invite all middle and high school students, age 12+ to join us in participating in the Mayor's Advisory Council Teen Leadership Summit. The Teen Leadership Summit empowers youth and parents to thrive with inspiring speakers such Mayor Acquanetta Warren and Jamal Root from Teen Truth serving as this year's keynote speakers. Teens will attend interactive workshops on Leadership Development, Resume Building, Mental Health, Financial Literacy, and more. There will be two parent workshops along with a resource fair that will host local colleges and businesses. Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees. This FREE event will be held on: Saturday, March 30, 2024 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Jurupa Hills High School 10700 Oleander Ave., Fontana Register Here
Wednesday, Mar 13 2024
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FUSD 2nd Annual Film Festival
Hello Fontana Elementary School Students and Families, We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual FUSD Film Festival will take place on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5pm Steelworkers' Auditorium 16860 Valencia Avenue All are invited to join us for an exciting evening of entertainment created by our students from throughout the district. All finalist videos submitted by FUSD students will be shown and winners will be announced at the film festival. All FUSD Elementary School Students are invited to participate. Please note, students DO NOT need to be in a TV Production programs to participate, however all work submitted must be original footage that the student recorded on their own. All submissions must be age appropriate and will be screened upon submission for appropriate content. Students can work on their own or in teams with other students from their school. Entries into the program are free. Deadline for submissions will be from March 1 to April 1, 2024 . Finalist will be announced on Social Media and via email no later than April 24, 2024. Elementary School Categories: Music Video – great for dance or music classes to participate in Commercial/PSA/Advertisement – Could be a promotional video for your school, a group on campus, etc. Narrative Film – Anything film that tells a story For more information about the categories, rules, and submission link, please visit our website: https://filmfreeway.com/FUSDFilmFestival .
Thursday, Feb 29 2024
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FUSD 2nd Annual Film Festival
Hello Fontana Middle School Students and Families, We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual FUSD Film Festival will take place on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5pm Steelworkers' Auditorium 16860 Valencia Avenue All finalist videos submitted by FUSD students will be shown and winners will be announced at the film festival. All FUSD Middle School Students are invited to participate. Please note, students DO NOT need to be in a TV Production programs to participate, however all work submitted must be original footage that the student recorded on their own. All submissions must be age appropriate and will be screened upon submission for appropriate content. Students can work on their own or in teams with other students from their school. Entries into the program are free. Deadline for submissions will be from March 1 to April 1, 2024 . Finalist will be announced on Social Media and via email no later than April 24, 2024. Middle School Categories: Music Video – great for dance or music classes to participate in Commercial/PSA/Advertisement – Could be a promotional video for your school, a group on campus, etc. Narrative Film – Anything film that tells a story For more information about the categories, rules, and submission link, please visit our website: https://filmfreeway.com/FUSDFilmFestival .
Thursday, Feb 29 2024
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FUSD 2nd Annual Film Festival
Hello FUSD High School Students and Families, We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual FUSD Film Festival will take place on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5pm Steelworkers' Auditorium 16860 Valencia Avenue All finalist videos submitted by FUSD students will be shown and winners will be announced at the film festival. All FUSD High School Students are invited to participate. Please note, students DO NOT need to be in a TV Production programs to participate, however all work submitted must be original footage that the student recorded on their own. All submissions must be age appropriate and will be screened upon submission for appropriate content. Students can work on their own or in teams with other students from their school. Entries into the program are free. Deadline for submissions will be from March 1 to April 1, 2024 . Finalist will be announced on Social Media and via email no later than April 24, 2024. High School Categories are: • PSA • Shorts • Comedy • Montage • Stop Motion • Avant Garde • Music Video • Sports Video • Screenwriting • Studio Segment • TV-1 Video Lesson • Live Action Drama • Commercial/Promo • News Story Package • Documentary/Feature • Cinema/Motion Picture • Senior Scholarship Video: AB Miller, Jurupa Hills & Summit A description of each category can be found in the attached document. For more information about the categories, rules, and submission link, please visit our website: https://filmfreeway.com/FUSDFilmFestival .
Thursday, Feb 29 2024
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There's still time to apply for our Historically Bla...
Greetings students and families! There is still time to apply to join FUSD on our first-ever Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs) College Tour during spring break. Here are some key details: Dates: Sunday, March 17th to Friday, March 22nd Destinations: We'll be visiting nine amazing HBCUs, including Tuskegee, Alabama State, Spelman, Morehouse, Clark Atlanta, North Carolina A&T, Norfolk State, Hampton, and Howard universities, as well as historical sites. Sponsored by: The FUSD District Office Who can join: We are sponsoring approximately 35-40 students for this trip. All students from grades ten (10) through twelve (12) are eligible to apply, with a special focus on current sophomores and juniors. We aim to select 6-7 students from each comprehensive high school and 1-2 students from Virtual Learning Program, Alternative Education, or Continuation, depending on the strength of the applications. Cost: The best part? All expenses are covered by the FUSD District Office, including transportation to and from LAX, airfare, hotels, and meals. Supervision: This will be a supervised trip with both school staff and professional staff from On a Mission Youth Travel. To apply, please click here complete the application and submit an essay along with your high school transcript no later than December 8th at 3 pm with notifications of selection in January. Your essays will be thoughtfully reviewed and scored by our dedicated staff and community representatives. Attached to this message, you will find a flyer for the trip that includes a QR code to access the application conveniently. We will also be hosting a mandatory parent meeting in January to go over the travel itinerary. Keep an eye out for more details! Should you have any questions about the application process or anything else related to this trip, don't hesitate to reach out to our Director of College Readiness, Dr. Vernell Deslonde, at (909) 357-5000 ext. 29182. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support, and we look forward to making this HBCUs College Tour an unforgettable experience for our students. Warmly, Vernell Deslonde, Ed.D.
Wednesday, Nov 29 2023
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FUSD's Innovation Empire Grand Opening
Fontana Unified School District would like to invite all students, families, and employees to join us at our Innovation Empire grand opening event. Thursday, November 9, 2023 3:30pm to 6:30pm Innovation Empire is located at 16771 Valley Blvd, Fontana, CA, 9335 Innovation Empire is a state-of-the-art makerspace that fosters empowerment and creativity for students, staff, entrepreneurs, and the community. Inside this facility is support and access to 3D printers, CNC mills, laser cutters, meeting spaces, and more. We invite you to come to our grand opening event to learn more about this space, join us for a tour of the facility, and learn about the wonderful programs FUSD will be offering for our students at this facility. For more information about the Innovation Empire, visit: https://www.innovationempire.com/ We hope to see you there. Fontana Unified School District
Friday, Nov 03 2023
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FUSD Family and Student Climate Survey (October 23 u...
Good Morning Fontana Unified Families, Our schools and district values feedback from parents and students. Through this feedback, positive changes are made in our schools. The information we learned from the 2022 Annual Survey was valuable in helping us make important decision related to areas such as school safety and parent engagement. Please help us by taking this anonymous survey which will provide our schools and district with valuable information about school environment, safety, and communication that will be used to improve programs and services, and help us to plan our priorities in the future. View the attached flyer to access the survey and learn more. Thank you for your support and valuable feedback. Fontana Unified School District
Monday, Oct 23 2023
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National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. The event commemorates how those communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large. FUSD is excited to provide students opportunities to explore the contributions, opinions, stories, and daily lives of people from diverse backgrounds throughout history by encouraging students, classrooms, and/or sites to participate in projects or activities that highlight cultures reflective of our community. We invite our students to participate in our Hispanic Heritage Celebration by submitting a piece of written, physical, digital, or recorded art showcasing their celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Submissions can be made by individuals, groups, or classes of students who attend any of our Fontana Unified School District Schools. Submissions can be made to your school’s Community Aide in the school office from September 15 to September 29. Digital or video submissions can be sent to NavaAG@fusd.net . All submissions must include the attached Entry Form with the student’s name, ID number, school, and grade. Submission Form We also invite all FUSD Families to join us on October 14 from 11 am - 3 pm at the FUSD Cultural Celebration in honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month at Fontana High School. Selected Submissions will be displayed at the FUSD Hispanic Heritage Month event at Fontana High School on October 14, and at the John D. Piazza Building at the FUSD District Office for the remainder of October.
Monday, Sep 25 2023
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Reminder - 2023 Regional College & Career Fair Septe...
Dear FUSD Parents & Staff, Don't forget, please join us on tomorrow, September 20th at the Ontario Convention Center for the Regional College Fair hosted by Fontana Unified School District and Chaffey Joint High School District, from 4pm to 7pm and meet with college representatives from across the country. This fair is FREE and open to all students and their parents. Last year, more than 5,000 students in the Inland Empire attended this spectacular event and met with more than 70 college representatives, and multiple trade industry representatives. Don’t miss out on this incredible event, i t's never too early to start thinking about college and career! Fontana Unified School District
Tuesday, Sep 19 2023
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FUSD Future Shapers Academy - Work-Based Learning Op...
Hello FUSD families, We are very excited to introduce a new and unique opportunity to participate in a work-based learning experience this year called the Future Shapers Academy. The Future Shapers Academy is a program designed for selected CTE Juniors to join a series of Master Classes led by industry professionals, to collaborate on the revitalization of downtown Fontana! This means your ideas could actually shape the future of our city! If selected for the program, you will meet on two Wednesday afternoon meetings per month at the Innovation Empire, starting in October. We will be working with CTE teachers, to identify 3-4 students from their programs to recommend. CTE teachers will be able to share applications directly with students. Student applications are due Sept. 15. If you are interested in applying to participate in this program, please speak to your CTE teacher about this opportunity.
Thursday, Sep 07 2023